Frances Rafferty

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Characters played by Frances Rafferty

Claire Warren — Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood (1945)

Upcoming musical star and former coworker. She refuses to work with fading actor Gregory LeMaise, sparking a conflict that leads to her success.

Portia Adair — Barbary Coast Gent (1944)

Johnny Adair's daughter, Portia is engaged to Bradford Bellamy III. Plush helps prevent a false report about Bradford's supposed interest in an Eastern debutante from reaching the press, protecting the engagement. She is among the people Plush waves goodbye to when he leaves Gold Town to serve his prison sentence.

Marjorie Tait — Girl Crazy (1943)

Marjorie Tait is the governor's daughter, whose presence becomes important during Danny Churchill, Jr.'s campaign to save Cody College. Danny crowns her Queen of the Rodeo instead of Ginger Gray, helping attract attention and applications while causing a temporary rupture in his romance with Ginger.

Irene — Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case (1943)

Secondary character appearing in a specific episode's subplot. Limited narrative impact.

Jane Stilham — Mrs. Parkington (1944)

Susie’s beloved great-granddaughter and Amory’s daughter, Jane plans to elope with Ned Talbot, her father’s employee, because she wants to escape her family’s destructive way of life. After Susie reconsiders, Jane follows Ned. She also faces the consequences of Amory’s fraud alongside Susie.

Worker (Uncredited) — Swing Shift Maisie (1943)

General laborer on production floor

Mildred Johnson — Curley (1947)

The new substitute teacher at Lakeview elementary and niece of Miss Johnson. A former WAVES physical training instructor, she is initially doubted by county supervisor Miss Payne but proves capable. She teaches humility, sports, and discipline, ultimately earning the students' respect and reassuring Curley after his pranks go awry.

Jean Hampton — The Hidden Eye (1945)

Woman connected to the perfumed clue and murder accusation.

Lois Evans — Lost Honeymoon (1947)

Johnny Gray's fiancée and the daughter of his boss. Her engagement is abruptly canceled upon learning of his wife's arrival, but she later attempts to restore it and his job after his paternity is proven, only for Johnny to ultimately reject her.

Career Overview

Frances Rafferty has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 1942. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Duncan Maclain Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Hal Roach Comedy Carnival, Wings of Chance, Lady at Midnight. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
37
Birth Date
1922-06-16
Birth Place
Sioux City, Iowa, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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